United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (SRAP) was an office in the
Obama presidency.[1]
It transformed into the position of the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation (SRAR). Ambassador
withdrawal from Afghanistan. Deputy Special Representative Thomas West took his place and has served in the role since October 20, 2021.[2]
Former special envoys
- Richard Holbrooke (22 January 2009[3]–13 December 2010)
- Marc Grossman (22 February 2011–14 December 2012[4])
- James Dobbins (10 May 2013[5]–31 July 2014[6])
- Dan Feldman (1 August 2014[6]–18 September 2015[7])
- Jarrett Blanc (Acting) (18 September 2015-17 November 2015)
- Richard G. Olson (17 November 2015[7]–November 2016[8])
- Laurel Miller (Acting) (November 2016–1 June 2017)[9]
- Alice Wells (Acting) (2017)[10]
References
- ^ Azhar, Aman. "US Shutters Special Representative for Afghanistan-Pakistan Office". Voa.
- ^ Marquardt, Alex; LeBlanc, Paul (October 19, 2021). "US envoy for Afghanistan steps down following chaotic evacuation". CNN. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ MARC GROSSMAN. "A distinguished diplomat explores an evolving concept of diplomacy to meet the kaleidoscope of opportunities and challenges America faces". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Josh Rogin. "State Department Af-Pak chief stepping down". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan to step down". 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ a b Marie Harf (2014-08-01). "Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Daniel Feldman Takes Office and Travels to Afghanistan". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ a b "Richard Olson appointed as U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan". The Khaama Press News Agency. 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Richard G. Olson" (PDF). Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/title/as/196521.htm
- ^ "US names Alice Wells as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan | TNN". 23 July 2017.